Galvanized 16-Gauge Plastic Collated Framing Nails

These are 3-1/4 inch long galvanized nails made from round wire in one-piece construction, collated in plastic strips for use in pneumatic nail guns. They fall under HTS 7317.00.55.05 due to their galvanized finish, round wire construction, and assembly in plastic strips for construction framing applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7317.00.55Same rate: 35%

If not assembled in a plastic strip

Nails not collated in plastic strips but still of one-piece round wire construction fall under the non-collared galvanized category.

7317.00.65Same rate: 35%

If made from rectangular or square wire

Chapter note defines 'wire' up to 16mm; rectangular cross-section changes from round wire subheading.

8207.90.60Higher: 39.3% vs 35%

If imported as complete nail gun magazine assemblies

If sold as interchangeable tools or parts of heading 8207 (interchangeable tools), it shifts from Chapter 73 fasteners.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify galvanization meets ASTM A153 standards and provide mill test reports for coating thickness to avoid reclassification

• Ensure plastic collation is integral to the strip assembly; loose nails may shift to 7317.00.55.10

• Include country-of-melt documentation for steel origin to comply with Section 232 tariffs if applicable

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